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Wed Mar 15, 2017, 07:03 PM Mar 2017

Tanzania broadcaster suspends staff over fake Trump news

Tanzanian public broadcaster TBC has suspended nine staff after it aired a hoax story saying that US President Donald Trump had praised President John Magufuli's performance.

The article appeared on a website called Fox Channel.

The story, which was broadcast last week, said Mr Trump called Mr Magufuli an "African hero" compared to other leaders who are "doing nothing".

A statement from TBC said editorial procedures had not been followed.

The broadcaster's Director General Ayub Rioba said that the station should have verified the information before broadcasting.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39277735

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Tanzania broadcaster suspends staff over fake Trump news (Original Post) Renew Deal Mar 2017 OP
Fox Channel huh? gibraltar72 Mar 2017 #1
Must be an affiliate. Renew Deal Mar 2017 #2
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